Moses Staying the Plague (?)
William Blake, c. 1780/1785
- Umjetnik
- William Blake
- Datacija
- c. 1780/1785
- Vrsta
- Drawing
- Tehnika
- pen and ink with wash on two joined sheets
- Dimenzije
- 34.3 × 42.8 cm
- Zbirka
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenca
- Javno dobro, CC0
Opis slike
This is a drawing of several figures around a central, robed figure with arms raised. The central figure stands with a flowing robe and commanding posture. Surrounding figures look upwards, with arms extended. The figures are muscular and idealized with a minimalistic background. Light and shadow add depth to the scene, creating a dreamy atmosphere. The drawing captures a moment of significance, suggesting themes of leadership, divinity, or collective aspiration.